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Shaw Charity Classic Welcomes First Presenting Sponsor When it Returns to Calgary in August


—Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor puts focus on building community, children’s charities, and the return of golf’s greats to Calgary. Tournament will release COVID-related health and safety protocols by July 31—

CALGARY, Alberta, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When the stars of the PGA TOUR Champions return to the tee at Calgary’s Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 11-15, 2021, and they will be joined by the first presenting sponsor of the Shaw Charity Classic, Suncor.

“We are absolutely thrilled to not only officially welcome 81 of the top names on the PGA TOUR Champions back to Canada this August, but to do so with the additional corporate support of Suncor,” said Sean Van Kesteren, the tournament’s executive director. “The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor promises to play a key role in building our community back stronger from the pandemic. In doing so, the tournament will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of children as a result of the important work being undertaken by 233 youth-based charities in Alberta who need our support more than ever.”

Shaw Communications is the title sponsor of the lone Canadian stop on the PGA TOUR Champions, which has raised more than $61.1 million for youth-based charities in Alberta since its inception in 2013 largely through its Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charitable program. With Suncor, the tournament adds another strong community-minded corporate partner to build on its successful legacy of giving.

“Being a part of and supporting communities is an important part of who we are and what we value,” said Mark Little, President & CEO, Suncor. “Our participation in the Shaw Charity Classic is one way we’re lending a hand to many non-profit organizations across Alberta. As we all look ahead and focus on recovery, events like the Shaw Charity Classic and Birdies for Kids can help extend the reach and positive impact of community giving.”

“After almost two long years, we’re thrilled to celebrate community, champions, and charity alongside Jim Riddell and the Patron Group, the PGA TOUR Champions, tournament staff, and hundreds of volunteers as the Shaw Charity Classic returns to Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club,” said Brad Shaw, Executive Chair and CEO, Shaw Communications Inc. “Over the past eight years, the Shaw Charity Classic has had a significant impact on hundreds of charitable organizations working every day to improve the lives of children and youth across Alberta, and adding Suncor as our first presenting sponsor will make the tournament’s impact much more profound.”

Organizers of the award-winning Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor are working closely with all orders of government to obtain all required approvals to safely host a modified version of the event in Calgary this summer, which has an annual economic impact of more than $33.1 million.

By July 31, tournament officials expect to release its COVID-related health and safety measures that will be implemented for the event. The tournament’s safe return to play plan will include updated quarantine requirements, testing protocols for players, caddies and other event personnel prior to arrival and during their time in Calgary, and sanitization stations and distancing measures to ensure the safety of all those permitted at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club.

“We are so excited to bring back one of Calgary’s signature summer events and generate some energy, excitement and community spirit throughout the city,” said Van Kesteren, who added the tournament will be following health guidelines outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada, Alberta Health and the PGA TOUR. “We are grateful to all orders of government for working in partnership with us as we develop our plans for a safe return to play. The safety of our community is, and always will be, the top priority. With the pandemic still running its course, we look forward to staging a modified version of our traditional tournament week activities providing a limited number of golf fans with an opportunity to join us at Canyon Meadows.”

The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor will allow 2,000 spectators each day for tournament round play, August 13-15. A limited number of Premium Pass tickets – which include all-inclusive food and beverage, access to the grounds, three open-air hospitality venues, refreshment stations, and front row access to the golf action – will be available for a price of $225/ticket (+GST). Junior Passes (for those aged 17 and under) will be available for purchase for a price of $20/ticket (+GST) and must be purchased along with a regular Premium Pass. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, July 14 and will be available for purchase at www.shawcharityclassic.com.

This year’s Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor week will include hosting Blakes Women’s Day, August 9, and the RBC Championship Pro-Am, August 11-12, followed by three rounds of tournament play, August 13-15, where Wes Short Jr. will defend his 2019 title. Spectators will NOT be allowed on-site for Women’s Day or Pro-Am rounds.

About the Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor
The Shaw Charity Classic presented by Suncor will host some of the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 11-15, 2021. The field, which will consist of 81 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions, will compete for US $2.35 million in a three-round, 54-hole stroke-play tournament. The winner will receive US $352,500. The annual PGA TOUR Champions stop in Canada showcases Calgary to the world through its broadcast on the Golf Channel. Led by a philanthropic Patron Group including Tournament Chairman – Jim Riddell, Allan Markin, Keith MacPhail, Guy Turcotte, Gary Peddle, Mike Culbert and PGA Tour Professional – Stephen Ames, along with title sponsor, Shaw Communications, the Shaw Charity Classic won the prestigious President’s Award as the top event on the PGA TOUR Champions in 2017, 2015 and 2014. The Tournament has raised more than $61 million in its first eight years that has been distributed amongst more than 200 youth-based charities in Alberta. For more information on the event, please visit www.shawcharityclassic.com. Follow the Shaw Charity Classic at facebook.com/shawcharityclassic and on Twitter @shawclassic.

For further information, please contact:
Chris Dornan
Shaw Charity Classic
T: 403-620-8731



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Sachem Capital Corp. Announces Filing of SPAC Registration Statement by Sachem Acquisition Corp.

BRANFORD, Conn., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sachem Capital Corp. (NYSE American: SACH) today announced that Sachem Acquisition Corp. (“SAC”), a Maryland corporation organized as a special purpose acquisition company, filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with a proposed initial public offering of its units. Sachem Capital Corp. currently owns 100% of SAC through a subsidiary limited liability company. While SAC is not limited in terms of seeking acquisition targets, it intends to focus on businesses within the real estate sector, including real estate finance and real property ownership and management.

SAC will offer up to 5,750,000 units (including 750,000 units covered by the underwriter’s overallotment option) at a price of $10.00 per unit, or $50 million in the aggregate ($57.5 million if the underwriter’s overallotment option is exercised in full.) Each unit will include one share of SAC Class A common stock and one-half of a redeemable warrant. Only whole warrants are exercisable. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one share of SAC Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. SAC is expected to apply to list the units on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “SCEMU”. Upon consummation of the offering, Sachem Capital Corp. is expected to own approximately 19% of SAC’s issued and outstanding common, EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, the sole book-running manager for the offering (or an affiliate thereof) is expected to own approximately 1.6% and the public investors are expected to own approximately 79.4%. SAC will be managed by Sachem Capital Corp.’s management team.

EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, is acting as sole book-running manager for the offering. SAC has granted the underwriter a 45-day option from the date of the final prospectus to purchase up to an additional 750,000 units to cover overallotments, if any.

The proposed offering will be made by means of a prospectus, which will form part of the Registration Statement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, for free by visiting the EDGAR portal on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the preliminary prospectus, when available may be obtained by sending a written request to EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, 590 Madison Avenue, 39th Floor, New York, NY, 10022, Attention: Syndicate Department, or by emailing a request to [email protected] or by calling (212) 404-7002. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read the entire prospectus, which provides more information about SAC and the offering.

The Registration Statement relating to the securities of SAC has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Sachem Capital Corp.

Sachem Capital Corp. specializes in originating, underwriting, funding, servicing, and managing a portfolio of first mortgage loans. It offers short-term (i.e., three years or less) secured, non­banking loans (sometimes referred to as “hard money” loans) to real estate investors to fund their acquisition, renovation, development, rehabilitation or improvement of real estate assets. Each loan is secured by a first mortgage lien on real estate.   The company believes that it qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes and has elected to be taxed as a REIT beginning with its 2017 tax year.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering and search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of SAC and of Sachem Capital Corp., including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Registration Statement filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Neither SAC nor Sachem Capital Corp. undertakes any obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Investor & Media Contact:

Crescendo Communications, LLC
Email: [email protected]
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Cummins Inc. Launches Cummins Water Works

Cummins Inc. Launches Cummins Water Works

New global community program expands Cummins’ focus on the global water crisis

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced a new global community program called Cummins Water Works, which addresses the global water crisis by partnering with leading water experts and investing and engaging in sustainable, large-scale, high-impact water projects around the world. This new community program is supported initially by $8 million in Cummins grants focusing on five of the most water-stressed countries: Mexico, Brazil, India, South Africa and the U.S. By 2025, Cummins Water Works will bring fresh water to 20 million people who would not otherwise have access to it, while striving to produce net water benefits that exceed Cummins’ annual water use in all Cummins regions by 2030, and in all Cummins communities by 2050.

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Cummins employees working on the Monsoon Resilient Maharashtra project in Maharashtra, India (Photo: Business Wire)

Cummins employees working on the Monsoon Resilient Maharashtra project in Maharashtra, India (Photo: Business Wire)

Today, 785 million people – one in nine – lack access to safe water. And, by 2050, at least one in four people will likely live in a country affected by chronic or recurring water shortages.

“The water crisis affects so many issues that are important to us in our communities, including health, education, gender equity, and economic opportunity,” explained Mary Chandler, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations at Cummins. “We are working to address climate change across all aspects of the company – improving our operations, developing new products and working closely with our customers and suppliers. In our communities, we are working to address one of the primary effects of climate change, namely water stress, through Cummins Water Works.”

“Addressing a crisis of this magnitude requires collective action,” said André Villaça Ramalho with the Water Resilience Coalition, a United Nations-sanctioned working group of which Cummins is a member. “We are excited that Cummins has joined our efforts, and we have been impressed by how Cummins consistently matches words with action when it comes to sustainability.”

Joining the Water Resilience Coalition connects Cummins with water-related non-profit organizations and more than a dozen major global companies focused collectively on analyzing, prioritizing, implementing, and managing high-impact water projects in major water-stressed regions around the world.

Cummins is launching its new community program through partnerships with two global nonprofit organizations, The Nature Conservancy and Water.org. Initial and projected projects include working with The Nature Conservancy to help plan and engage in projects in Brazil, the U.S. and India that are primarily focused upstream on improving, repairing, and strengthening primary water sources on which communities are dependent. Working with Water.org, Cummins will help plan and engage in projects in Mexico, Brazil, and India that are primarily focused downstream, on improving water cost, quality, and availability in communities.

Cummins Water Works is a critical piece of the company’s ongoing commitments to sustainability and addressing climate change. For decades, Cummins employees around the world have worked on water solutions in their communities like the Monsoon Resilient Maharashtra project in India to help local communities devise ways to be less vulnerable to and less reliant on monsoons for their water and agricultural needs. To date, Cummins water projects have generated more than four billion gallons in annual water benefits to communities around the word. And, through PLANET 2050, Cummins’ environmental sustainability strategy, the company has reduced its own direct water usage by almost 30% and 16 of its sites globally have been validated as water neutral. Focusing on water sustainability through Cummins Water Works presents an important opportunity to make an additional positive environmental impact in communities.

Facts about water crises from Water.org

A health crisis: Better water, sanitation, and hygiene could save the lives of 297,000 children under the age of five each year. Nearly one million people die annually from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related diseases.

A women’s crisis: Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the water crisis, as they are often responsible for collecting water. Women and girls spend 200 million hours every day collecting water.

A children’s and education crisis: Children responsible for collecting water for their families cannot reliably attend school. More generally, one in three schools lack access to basic water and sanitation, which negatively affects children and their ability to learn.

An economic crisis: Time spent gathering water or seeking safe sanitation accounts for billions in lost economic opportunities. An estimated $260 billion is lost globally each year due to lack of basic water and sanitation.

About Cummins

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 57,800 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity. Cummins serves its customers online, through a network of company-owned and independent distributor locations, and through thousands of dealer locations worldwide and earned about $1.8 billion on sales of $19.8 billion in 2020. Learn more at cummins.com.

Katie Zarich, Cummins Inc.

317-650-6804

[email protected]

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CORRECTING and REPLACING PPG Introduces CORAFLON Platinum Powder Coatings for Architectural Metals

CORRECTING and REPLACING PPG Introduces CORAFLON Platinum Powder Coatings for Architectural Metals

Innovative technology combines exceptional color durability with high transfer efficiency

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Please replace the release dated May 19, 2021, with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions.

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PPG INTRODUCES CORAFLON PLATINUM POWDER COATINGS FOR ARCHITECTURAL METALS

Innovative technology combines exceptional color durability with high transfer efficiency

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the introduction of PPG CORAFLON® Platinum fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE) fluoropolymer powder coatings for architectural extrusions and sheet aluminum. The innovative coatings technology offers high transfer efficiency rates of more than 20% and improved corrosion resistance compared to standard FEVE powder coatings.

PPG Coraflon Platinum powder coatings are available globally in a wide range of colors, glosses, including micas and metallic finishes, for metal building components and architectural applications that demand the industry’s highest levels of corrosion and weathering resistance. Additional color options include a wide range of eye-catching mineral tones and textures that mimic cement, stone, terracotta and other natural finishes.

The coatings are compliant with the Fenestration and Glazing Industrial Alliance and American Architectural Manufacturers Association (FGIA/AAMA) 2605 and backed by more than nine years of third-party testing data, passing 4,000 hours of cyclic corrosion testing. They offer architects an extended gloss range from five to 85 compared to 25 to 70 for standard FEVE powder coatings. This allows the coatings to achieve the look of anodized aluminum when specified in a matte (low-gloss) finish, all while providing corrosion resistance and long-term colorfastness not possible with the traditional anodized process.

“For more than 20 years, our customers have experienced the color and durability benefits of PPG Coraflon coatings for architectural and aluminum applications,” said Shelley Verdun, PPG business manager, powder, industrial coatings. “With PPG Coraflon Platinum coatings, we are taking those benefits to the next level by offering a global product that not only provides long-lasting durability and performance, but does so in an even broader range of colors, glosses and finishes. We’ve also engineered PPG Coraflon Platinum coatings to offer a high transfer efficiency rate for an improved application process, which is unlike other FEVE powders. Choosing PPG CoraflonPlatinum coatings means choosing a product that has been proven through years of research, development and strict testing.”

PPG Coraflon Platinum coatings have been tested to meet strict environmental standards, including Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) standards in Europe. The powder technology is specifically formulated without substances of interest, such as triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), fluorosurfactants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List substances. The coatings also have been tested to achieve 70% less e-cap than competing products.

All PPG Coraflon Platinum coatings are covered by a 20-year warranty that meets AAMA 2605 specifications for film integrity, chalk resistance and color change.

For more information about PPG Coraflon Platinumcoatings, visit PPGCoraflonPlatinum.com, connect with PPG on LinkedIn or call 1-800-258-6398. To request color panels, please contact your PPG representative.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 135 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $13.8 billion in 2020. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.

We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Coraflon and the PPG Logo are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

PPG Media Contact:

Desiree Miller

Industrial Coatings

+1 412-508-2261

[email protected]
www.ppgindustrialcoatings.com

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Cunard Announces “Grand Escape Voyages,” featuring more than 40 new Itineraries sailing from October 2021 through May 2022

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New itineraries to the Caribbean, Western Europe, the Baltics, the Iberian Coast, Atlantic Islands and Asia on sale July 21, 2021

VALENCIA, Calif., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard enthusiasts will return to what they love with the line’s “Grand Escape Voyages,” commencing in October. Cruise vacations range from two to 40-nights, offering guests the chance to enjoy over 40 new 2021 and 2022 voyages, visiting 49 destinations, sailing on board flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria. Guests will revel in the unparalleled Transatlantic Crossing, and then head to the Caribbean, with guests enjoying the flexibility of embarking from either New York, Fort Lauderdale, Hamburg or Southampton. Queen Elizabeth will explore Western Europe, the Atlantic Coast and Asia, while Queen Victoria will sail in Europe and the Baltics.

“We are excited about our Grand Escape Voyages, our full return to sailing,” said Jamie Paiko, VP Sales, Cunard.

The Cunard fleet will also spend several overnight port calls in destinations including Amsterdam, Lisbon, Hong Kong, Madeira, Dubai and Barbados, offering more time to explore ashore, while on board brings sparkling entertainment, exquisite fine dining and the luxury of doing whatever one pleases.

“We are thrilled to announce our new ‘Grand Escape Voyages,’ as we celebrate Cunard’s full return to sailing,” said Jamie Paiko, Vice President of Sales, Cunard North America. “These new itineraries will not disappoint our dedicated guests who have eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to sail on their favorite ship. They will once again enjoy our distinctive ocean travel experience, hallmarked by new voyage options and our impeccable White Star Service,” Paiko added.



Queen Mary 2

Welcomed wherever she sails, flagship Queen Mary 2’s style, elegance and freedom of space are legendary. Fresh, light-filled public venues lend the ship an invigorating and airy feel, while contemporary art deco details offer a nod to Cunard’s prestigious maritime past. On her signature Transatlantic Crossing, guests even have the coveted option of bringing along their four-legged friends.

Queen Mary 2 will treat guests to time on both sides of the Atlantic with her “Grand Escape Voyages,” calling at 15 ports in 14 countries. Embarking on 29 new itineraries, she’ll complement a series of Transatlantic Crossings with brief cruises in Western Europe and will spend time in the Caribbean, sailing roundtrip from New York, Fort Lauderdale, Hamburg or Southampton.

Queen Mary 2’s Caribbean itineraries appeal to travelers who have been dreaming of a vacation that is both tranquil and intriguing. Guests will bask in the region’s turquoise waters and white sands, and explore the many sites including bridge-linked canals through ancient streets steeped in history; storied military architecture in Basseterre;  hot springs and volcanoes in Castries; and natural harbors in Curacao. Overnight calls in Bridgetown, Barbados, time ashore in St. Maarten and Dominica, coupled with the delights of St. Lucia and St. Kitts all await. Fares for a Caribbean 14-night voyage start from $1,499.



Queen Elizabeth


Spacious decks offering a true sense of freedom, days filled with possibilities, and evenings where the night is always young, Queen Elizabeth’s world is always vibrant and inviting.

Fresh from a summer exploring Britain’s coastline, Queen Elizabeth’s “Grand Escape Voyages” season will include visits to 41 ports in 21 countries. She will begin in Western Europe before sailing to the Iberian Coast for a series of voyages exploring Spain and the Atlantic Islands. Queen Elizabeth will treat guests to itineraries with overnight port stays in Lisbon and Madeira as well as late departures from Malaga, offering time to experience these destinations after dark. She’ll then undertake voyages between London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, including a transit of the Suez Canal and calls to Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Guests will visit colorful bazaars heady with aromatic spices, be captivated by ancient Moorish castles and stretch out on beaches in the dappled shade of palm trees. Fares for the 32-night Southampton to Singapore voyage start from $5,599.



Queen Victoria


A guest favorite, Queen Victoria’s refined style enchant all who step on board. Guests relish discovering new cocktail blends in the Gin & Fizz bar, radiate in the light-infused Winter Garden, and reinvigorate the senses in the ship’s Mareel Wellness and Beauty Spa.

Commencing her Grand Escape Voyages in April 2022, Queen Victoria will mark her official return to sailing with three new itineraries, coupling two Western Europe short breaks with a 16-night exploration of the Baltics. Sailing roundtrip from Southampton, she’ll visit 11 countries, treating guests to time ashore in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn and Gdynia, together with overnight calls in Amsterdam, Lisbon and St Petersburg. Wander atmospheric canals and ancient medieval streets, retrace the past in historic palaces, and explore forward-thinking cities at the cutting edge of innovation. Fares for the 16-night Baltic voyage start from $3299.


Cunard Double Upgrade

Guests who book a “Grand Escape Voyage” by September 30, 2021 on voyages six to 52 nights will receive the Cunard Double Upgrade from Inside to Balcony, Free Onboard Credit up to $600 per stateroom, Hotel and Dining Service Charge included, Reduced Deposit, and Grill Suite guests will also enjoy Free Drinks and Free Internet.

For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit https://www.cunard.com/en-us/grand-escape-voyages.

Cunard

Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2®, Queen Victoria® and Queen Elizabeth®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Awarded ‘#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line‘ by Travel + Leisure’s 2017 and 2016 World’s Best Awards and ‘Best World Cruise Itineraries’ and ‘Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries’ by Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World’s Leading Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.

For information on Cunard’s Sailing with Confidence Protocols, visit:

https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/sailing-with-confidence

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For additional information about Cunard, contact:

Jackie Chase, Cunard, 310-926-7686, [email protected]

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Hain Celestial Debuts Several Innovations Across Snacks, Teas And Personal Care Products

New Product Strategy Incorporates New Products Among “Get Bigger” Brands Sensible Portions®, Celestial Seasonings®, and JĀSÖN®

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN), a leading organic and natural products company providing consumers with A Healthier Way of Life™, announces several new product innovations across multiple lines including Sensible Portions, Celestial Seasonings, and JĀSÖN to complement consumer pandemic behaviors and continue its “get bigger” brands growth strategy.

“We have challenged our product teams to excite consumers and innovate across the shelves to continue the momentum we’ve seen throughout the pandemic,” said Mark L. Schiller, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hain Celestial Group. “It’s exciting to bring fresh thinking to our established brands that consumers love, and we’re enthusiastic about offering healthy alternatives to the personal care, snack, and beverage industry.”

Macro trends created by the COVID-19 pandemic are causing consumers to consciously make significant lifestyle changes to benefit their health, including exercising and eating better.

In response to the increased focus on a healthier diet, Sensible Portions is building on its successful Garden Veggie Straws line by introducing new Garden Veggie Puffs. Garden Veggie Puffs come in three delicious flavors: White Cheddar, Sour Cream & Onion, and Screamin’ Hot. They are baked, never fried, and contain 30% less fat than the leading puffed snack. Garden Veggie Puffs are made with non-GMO ingredients, contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, and are the ideal serving size for any snack time or lunch box.

“Sensible Portions is committed to offering delicious and sensible snacks that parents and kids will love,” said Deana Sabatino, vice president and general manager, Snacks. “The new Garden Veggie Puffs line delivers on fun, great taste and better-for- you snacking, making them a perfect addition to lunchboxes as consumers return to school or office.”

During the pandemic, consumers have increasingly turned to tea, with a 26% growth increase across Hain Celestial brands since March 2020.  With a rise in tea consumption and new tea consumers entering the market, Celestial Seasonings has launched several innovative tea products recently, including Energy Teas which contain as much caffeine as a cup of coffee (95 mg); the expansion of the TeaWell line with new teas including Mood Tonic, Sleep (the first tea with melatonin sold in the U.S.), Laxative and Gut Health (featuring a blend of prebiotics, probiotics and fiber); and a new convenient packaging of Celestial Seasonings K-Cups.

The newest offering, Celestial Seasonings Cold Brew Iced Tea, is a fresh take on iced tea, with five fun flavors to choose from, including: Sweetened Black Tea with Lemon; Half and Half; Citrus Sunrise; Red, White & Blueberry; and Unsweetened Black Tea. The teas brew in cold water in minutes with no boiling required, making it easy to have delicious iced tea by the glass anytime.

“We’re seeing tea growth across our brands, and it’s been a great opportunity to create excitement in the category. We’ve developed something unique in cold brew that is super convenient and at a price point our customers will love,” said Tim Collins, vice president and general manager, Tea.

In addition, the JĀSÖN brand of personal care products has launched a new men’s line containing three collections: Hydrating (for dry skin and hair), Calming (for sensitive skin and dandruff relief), and Refreshing (for all skin and hair types). Each collection offers a combination of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, deodorant and facial moisturizer + after-shave balm.

“The JĀSÖN men’s line is designed with men’s hair and skin care needs in mind. It can be hard for men to find products that can handle their unique hair and skin care issues, such as dry skin, sensitive skin, dandruff relief, etc.,” said Lisa Coker, vice president and general manager, Personal Care at Hain Celestial. “We’re proud to meet those needs while staying true to the Jason brand promise of better-for-you products inspired by nature.”

About The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HAIN) is a leading organic and natural products company that has been committed to creating a healthier way of life since 1993. Headquartered in Lake Success, NY, with operations across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Hain represents more than 40 widely known and beloved brands in the health and wellness space, including Celestial Seasonings® tea, Terra® chips, The Greek Gods® yogurt, MaraNatha® nut butters, Garden of Eatin’® snacks and Alba Botanica® personal care products. Hain is committed to environmentally sustainable practices and is a proud partner of Folds of Honor, a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled American service members. For more information, visit http://www.hain.com.

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Electronic Arts and The R&A to Celebrate The 150th Open in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR

Electronic Arts and The R&A to Celebrate The 150th Open in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR Will Feature “Golf’s Original Championship” in High Fidelity, Celebrating The Open’s Rich History

Players Will Compete on The Old Course at St Andrews Links for the Chance to Win the Claret Jug and “Champion Golfer of the Year” Title

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and The R&A announced their plans to celebrate the historic Championship’s 150th edition in EA SPORTS™PGA TOUR™. The Open Championship™ – Golf’s original Championship played on the ‘Home of Golf,’ the Old Course – will be featured in high fidelity through the return of the storied St Andrews Links in EA SPORTS PGA TOUR, celebrating huge milestones while honoring the course’s long history in the game when it releases in Spring 2022.

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ELECTRONIC ARTS AND THE R&A TO CELEBRATE THE 150TH OPEN IN EA SPORTS PGA TOUR (Graphic: Business Wire)

ELECTRONIC ARTS AND THE R&A TO CELEBRATE THE 150TH OPEN IN EA SPORTS PGA TOUR (Graphic: Business Wire)

Inspired by The Open’s rich history and historic 150th championship, EA SPORTS looks to its own long history of making golf video games since 1990 to inspire their next generation golf experience. In addition to playing the Old Course at St Andrews Links, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR players can also look forward to the return of fan favorite gameplay elements such as the three-click swing method which will make its return alongside analog and brand-new swing mechanics which will be detailed further in the coming months.

“We could not be happier to partner with EA to bring golfers and players from all over the world to our celebration of The 150th Open via EA SPORTS PGA TOUR,” said Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A. “EA SPORTS plays an important role in taking golf to a wider audience through its highly realistic and immersive game.”

Steeped in tradition and over 160 years of golf history, crowning its first champion in 1860, The Open is known as golf’s original championship. The Championship celebrates its past while knowing that it has led to this step; commencing the next 160 years by bringing renowned players together once again for their chance to win the Claret Jug and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year.

The Open will be just one of the majors players will experience in next-generation authenticity via EA’s Frostbite engine™, adding to the extensive EA SPORTS history of creating best-in-class golf games. Along with the ultra-realistic addition of the Old Course at St Andrews Links, EA SPORTS PGA TOUR will also render the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the Swilcan Bridge in stunning next-gen visuals through the proprietary Frostbite engine.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is the exclusive home of all four of golf’s major championships: the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship™, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open. In addition to playing the major championships, golf fans can also live out a legendary career as they authentically compete at THE PLAYERS Championship and FedExCup Playoffs, while experiencing the unique atmosphere and venues of each tournament.

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR is being developed in Orlando and Madrid by EA Tiburon. To receive the latest information, register for email updates at www.ea.com/games/pga-tour. For EA SPORTS PGA TOUR assets, visit: EAPressPortal.com and follow @EASPORTSPGATOUR on Twitter, Facebook and Instagramfor the latest updates.

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In fiscal year 2021, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.6 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and F1™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

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Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY)

Spruce Point Capital Management Announces Investment Opinion: Releases Report and Strong Sell Research Opinion on Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY)

NOTE TO EDITORS: The Following is An Investment Opinion Issued by Spruce Point Capital Management

Expresses Concerns That Following Core Market Share Loss In Sweden, In Oatly’s Quest For Rapid International Business Growth And Its Race To IPO, The Company Attempted to Obscure The Impact of Transportation Costs In Its Financial Statements And Disregarded Prior Commitments To Sound ESG Practices

Asserts Chronic Production Challenges And Dangerous Wastewater Byproducts Are The Culprit For Supply Issues – Not “High Demand” – Allowing Competitors Like Chobani To Seize On Oatly’s Dysfunction And Quickly Take Market Share

Finds Evidence of Revenue, Gross Margin, Net Income And CapEx Overstatement Following Former Employee Interviews Expressing Concerns Regarding the Accuracy of The Financial Statements And Capital Expansion Decisions

Exhaustive Research – Including FOIA Requests – Exposes Many Key Claimed “Proprietary” Aspects of Oatly’s Ingredient Mixtures, Production And Warehousing Processes, And Equipment Makes And Models

Despite Oatly’s Claims of Radical Transparency, Finds Oatly’s CFO And Key Board Members Failed To Disclose The Full Extent of Past Associations With Corporate Accounting Scandals And Business Failures In The Food Industry In Their Biographies

Warns Investors That Oatly May Never Achieve Profitability Despite Its Valuation Being The Highest Among Branded Food Peers And CapEx Needs May Rise 77% Over Historical Cost, Leading Us To Conclude There Is 30% – 70% Intermediate Downside Risk To Oatly’s Share Price And Long-Term Insolvency Risk

Urges Investors To Visit www.SprucePointCap.com And Follow @SprucePointCap On Twitter For The Latest On $OTLY

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC (“Spruce Point” or “we” or “us”), a New York-based investment management firm that focuses on forensic research and short-selling, today issued a detailed report entitled “Sour on an Oat-Lier Investment” that outlines why we believe shares of Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY) (“Oatly” or the “Company”), face up to 30% to 70% intermediate-term downside risk, or $6.40 – $14.90 per share, and longer-term insolvency risk. Download or view the report by visiting www.SprucePointCap.com and follow us on Twitter @SprucePointCap for additional information and exclusive updates.

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Spruce Point Report Overview

We urge investors to review key findings in Spruce Point’s report and hold management accountable for answers to the following issues:

  • For A Business Promoted As An ESG Play And Committed To Transparency, Spruce Point Finds Several Corporate Governance Red Flags At Oatly.
    • Following our uncovering of Oatly’s first detailed sustainability report, we take issue with how the Company presents its progress to investors in the first slide of its Investor Presentation (June 2021). The analysis is based on a 2013 study (updated in 2016) which does not include its recent expansion into the U.S. and Asia, which we believe has been poorly planned and executed. It appears Oatly has “cherry-picked” the study’s results by failing to show that its impact on water consumption is worse than dairy milk. Through a FOIA request, we learned that Oatly’s production process also generates dangerous volumes of wastewater that requires it to build its own treatment facilities and the Company is out of compliance with EPA regulations in New Jersey. Oatly’s first study discusses the importance of transportation costs, accounting for nearly 1/3rd of its environmental impact. Yet, in Oatly’s quest for rapid business growth and its race to IPO, we believe it has recklessly disregarded these costs by locating production facilities thousands of miles from its oat sources, and also sought to obscure the impact of shipping costs in its financial statements.
    • Oatly promises to be a good company, putting people ahead of the reckless pursuit of profits. It also strives to provide transparency about its products and suppliers to the consumer. However, we find it has taken a different approach with its investors. Oatly’s CFO Christian Hanke provides an incomplete biography that obscures his role as Manager of Financial Reporting at Stratus Technologies (1999 – 2005). During his time at Stratus, it restated financials over a multi-year period related to revenue recognition and lease accounting. In addition, Oatly appointed Frances Rathke as Chair of its Audit Committee. In the past, Ms. Rathke misrepresented her CPA status and while she was the CFO, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Nasdaq: GMCR), it was investigated by the SEC for its accounting practices and restated financials related to incentives that hit revenue and inventory. Ironically, Oatly fails to disclose revenue incentives and we find issues with its inventory accounting methods. Oatly’s Chairman of the Board fails to disclose his role at Genius Foods, a company that chased the once hot gluten-free food trend but has since struggled.
  • Recent Interviews with Former Employees Reveal Glaring Warning Signs About Oatly’s Financial Statements And Poor Decisions Related To Expansionary CapEx. We interviewed a former U.S. manager and accounting professional of its North American business. When we asked the accountant about the #1 risk of investing in Oatly, the response was “are the financial statements accurate?” Concerns were raised about the plant-by-plant CapEx and depreciation, as well as CapEx inflation at its New Jersey and Utah production facilities. “My jaw dropped” was the reaction from the manager regarding the $10 million paid for a former plumbing station in rural southern New Jersey that would become its East Coast production hub. Our FOIA uncovered that the location was inspected by local environmental health experts and cited for excessive trash dumping. In addition, the FOIA reveals that Oatly has struggled with expansion plans since the property is constrained, and its neighbor, the local Board of Education, has generally been reluctant to sell its property to Oatly. Oatly has also had to deal with harmful wastewater byproducts. In 2019, Oatly announced that Utah would be its West Coast hub, with a budget of $40 – $50 million. The plant was described by a former executive as “not optimal and chasing short-term tax incentives.” Two former employees agreed that Utah’s actual CapEx is running more than 100% over budget at $100 million, and a recent facility inspection report Spruce Point uncovered shows it is still not complete in Q1 2021.
  • A Forensic Review of The Financial Statements Provides Evidence To Support Former Employees’ Claims. Oatly has churned through three auditors in six years, a fact it fails to disclose in its prospectus. We find inconsistent U.S. segment revenue and consolidated reported revenue, as well. Oatly subtly modified a critical slide in its June 2021 Investor Presentation, that also appeared in its prospectus. A footnote now calls out that finished goods of oat base production volume are an “estimate.” We believe that if volumes of production are an “estimate,” then Oatly’s entire reported revenue stream should also be qualified. Oatly claims no seasonal revenue patterns, yet we found a research analysis of Oatly produced at Sweden’s Lund University showing clear historical seasonal patterns. Oatly’s MD&A discussion gives very little discussion about revenue or cost of sales drivers. We believe its gross margins are overstated by 640% by not including outbound shipping costs, in conformity with industry best practices. Oatly says nothing about its exposure to oat and rapeseed commodity prices, despite these costs having skyrocketed 33% and 38% YTD, respectively.
  • Evidence That CapEx Is Inflated And New Capacity Additions Will Skyrocket By 77%. If in fact Oatly’s revenues are overstated, costs understated, and net income overstated, one way to balance inflated profits is to inflate CapEx. We find anomalies between CapEx through the cash flow statement and additions to the balance sheet. There is also evidence of phantom asset sales with no associated cash inflows. We also have evidence to suggest that Oatly is delaying movement of assets from “Construction in Progress” to completed assets. In 2019, Oatly competed three expansion projects in Sweden, the Netherlands and the U.S. Related documents show that these projects cost approximately $61 million. However, Oatly only transferred $45 million from the “Construction in Progress” to completed fixed asset accounts. As a result, we estimate the depreciation expense and net income loss were understated by 5%. Oatly is telling investors it now needs $750 million – $1,000 billion of CapEx to increase capacity from 350 million to 1,400 million liters of oat base, implying $0.72 – $0.95 per liter. We estimate historical capacity additions have been $0.64 per liter, thus new expansion CapEx is 11% – 48% higher. Even some of Oatly’s sell-side analysts disagree with its CapEx projections. Barclays is estimating $1.13 per liter of capacity addition, or 77% higher than our estimated historical cost of $0.64 per liter.
  • U.S. Channel Checks Show Market Share Loss In Milk And New Entrants Into Yogurt and Ice Cream. New Signs of Oatly Price Discounting. Oatly is having issues supplying the market, and from the lips of its Chief Marketing Officer John Schoolcraft, this should be viewed as a sign of “success.” The narrative being spun is that Oatly is in such high demand, however, Spruce Point believes its problems reflect its ineptitude in forecasting and production execution. For example, in mid-2019, the CEO projected $230 million of sales, but actual results came in 11% lower. Based on our channel checks and discussions with distributors, they are not waiting for Oatly to fix its issues and are stocking among dozens of new competitors to hit the U.S. market. It is evident to us that Oatly is losing market share to Chobani and well-capitalized peer Califia Farms. We have been tracking Oatly’s core oat milk product online at major food retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Kroger and find evidence it is losing promotional prominence and even being price discounted. We also believe Oatly faces waning chances of success in yogurt and ice cream. We find evidence that Oatly’s yogurt is also being price discounted and losing shelf space.
  • Beyond Stretched Valuation Likely To Compress, Leading To Significant Downside Risk. Valued at $12 billion, and implying 17x and 75x 2021E sales and adjusted gross margin, Oatly’s valuation is beyond reason when compared with its market opportunity, and other high-flying plant-based food companies such as Beyond Meat. Per Euromonitor, its own data source, the plant-based dairy market in its key regions is expected to reach $21 billion by 2025. However, Oatly’s current valuation is almost 60% of the potential market. Based on our current observations of the competitive dynamics, it would seem unlikely to us that Oatly ever captures this percentage of the market. Sell-side analysts point to Beyond Meat’s inflated valuation to justify Oatly’s premium valuation. Yet, most Street reports conspicuously fail to see Oatly’s gross margin is 500bps below Beyond Meat’s and exclude other lower multiple non-dairy comps such as SunOpta and even Vitasoy when trying to value Oatly. Our intermediate price target is $6.40 – $14.90 (30% – 70%) lower, with up to 100% long-term downside risk as investors come to grips with the fact that Oatly will likely never make money in a notoriously fickle and deflationary food industry.

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Please note that the items summarized in this press release are expanded upon and supported with data, public filings and records, and images in Spruce Point’s full report. As a reminder, our full report, along with its investment disclaimers, can be downloaded and viewed at www.SprucePointCap.com.

As disclosed, Spruce Point has a short position in Oatly Group AB and owns derivative securities that stand to net benefit if its share price falls.

About Spruce Point

Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC is a forensic fundamentally-oriented investment manager that focuses on short-selling, value and special situation investment opportunities. Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, CRD number 288248.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group’s The National Desk Announces On-Air Talent for Evening Broadcast Launching September 27

 Sinclair Broadcast Group’s The National Desk Announces On-Air Talent for Evening Broadcast Launching September 27

 Meagan O’Halloran Returns to Sinclair as Main Anchor of The National Desk Late News

Eugene Ramirez Joins as Live Desk Anchor

Weeknights at 10 pm ET

BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The National Desk,Sinclair Broadcast Group’s (Nasdaq: SBGI) national news program, today announced award-winning journalists, Meagan O’Halloran and Eugene Ramirez, will anchor The National Desk’s late news, launching on September 27.

O’Halloran will return to Sinclair to anchor the evening edition of The National Desk, and Ramirez will serve as the Live Desk Anchor, weeknights from 10 pm to 12 am ET / 7 to 9 pm PT, providing viewers with a comprehensive, commentary-free look at the most impactful national news and regional stories of the day.

Harnessing the power of Sinclair’s expansive local news footprint, The National Desk will continue the mission of delivering news for a national audience from a local perspective, with reporters living in the communities they cover.

As The National Desk expands its in-depth, by-the-minute distinctive coverage in evening news hours, audiences across the country will be able to watch the newscasts on 64 stations in 60 markets (including all MY and CW Network channels owned-or-operated by Sinclair), STIRR, Sinclair’s free OTT streaming platform, as well as Sinclair’s news websites, giving viewers even more real-time news coverage throughout the day.

“We are thrilled Meagan and Eugene, acclaimed journalists with proven track records of making a difference in their local communities, will be leading the newscast as we expand our reach and content across additional dayparts,” said Mike Garber, Director of Content, The National Desk.

O’Halloran previously worked at Sinclair’s FOX17 in Nashville where she was honored with several awards for investigative and consumer reporting. While in Nashville, O’Halloran also produced and anchored entertainment specials which aired across the US on Sinclair’s FOX stations. O’Halloran was most recently an anchor in Denver, where she led the FOX31 Morning News each weekday. O’Halloran began her media career at St. Petersburg Times and the Florida State Capitol, later moving to WJHG in Panama City. She holds a degree from Florida State University.

Ramirez joins The National Desk after working as a public affairs consultant and as the City of Miami’s Director of Communications. He previously worked as a reporter and anchor in Miami, Tampa and Orlando, and has contributed reports to CNN, Fox News Channel, HLN, MSNBC, and Telemundo. He has received Associated Press Awards for breaking news coverage and for his special reports from Cuba following U.S. policy changes. Ramirez began his career in news at Spanish-language WTPH in Southwest Florida. He holds a degree in Communications from Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

The National Desk’s PM newscast will be led by Executive Producer Ryan Minnaugh, who launched The National Desk’s five-hour, national morning show earlier this year.

Award-winning anchor Jan Jeffcoat will continue to helm The National Desk morning news edition, alongside Live Desk Anchor, Cayle Thompson and National Reporter Angela Brown, live from 6 to 9 am ET and 6 to 8 am PT, Monday through Friday, giving viewers the news to start their day.

In the coming weeks, The National Desk will be also launching a new website and app, giving audiences immediate access to local and national news.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information, which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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Anyone, Anywhere: NBA® 2K22 Features Luka Dončić and NBA Scoring Legends – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – as Cover Athletes

Anyone, Anywhere: NBA® 2K22 Features Luka Dončić and NBA Scoring Legends – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – as Cover Athletes

Special edition covers created by world-renowned artist, Charly Palmer, to celebrate the legacy of basketball in honor of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
2K today announced the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K22, the next installment of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 20 years*. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, while a trio of the NBA’s most impactful big men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in a premium, NBA 75th Anniversary Edition, showcasing how each of these athletes changed the game.

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2K today announced the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K22, the next installment of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 20 years*. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, while a trio of the NBA’s most impactful big men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in a premium, NBA 75th Anniversary Edition, showcasing how each of these athletes changed the game. All editions of NBA 2K22 are currently scheduled for worldwide release on September 10, 2021 and are available for pre-order today. Featuring best-in-class visual presentation and player AI, historic teams, and a wide variety of hoops experiences, NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in the player’s hands. (Photo: Business Wire)

2K today announced the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K22, the next installment of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 20 years*. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, while a trio of the NBA’s most impactful big men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in a premium, NBA 75th Anniversary Edition, showcasing how each of these athletes changed the game. All editions of NBA 2K22 are currently scheduled for worldwide release on September 10, 2021 and are available for pre-order today. Featuring best-in-class visual presentation and player AI, historic teams, and a wide variety of hoops experiences, NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in the player’s hands. (Photo: Business Wire)

All editions of NBA 2K22 are currently scheduled for worldwide release on September 10, 2021 and are available for pre-order today. Featuring best-in-class visual presentation and player AI, historic teams, and a wide variety of hoops experiences, NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in the player’s hands.

“Making the global cover of NBA 2K22 is special for me,” said Dončić. “I’m proud to represent my country in a special cover that honors the colors of the Slovenian flag. Basketball has given me so much, and I’m excited to give back and work together with 2K Foundations this year to help the lives of young kids around the globe.”

This year, NBA 2K22 will offer three editions of the game available on digital and physical formats: Standard Edition, a Cross-Gen Digital Bundle and a special NBA 75th Anniversary Edition:

  • The Standard Edition will be available for $59.99** on previous-gen platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC) and $69.99** on new-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S);
  • The Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will be available for $79.99** and grant players access to the Standard Edition across previous- and new-gen within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles;
  • NBA 2K22NBA 75th Anniversary Edition will be available for $99.99** for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Dual-gen access is included for both the Cross-Gen Digital Bundle and NBA 75th Anniversary Edition for the PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family. The NBA 75th Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch will only be available on digital format in the EMEA region.

The NBA 75th Anniversary Edition celebrates three of the league’s most iconic big men who revolutionized the league over its 75 years:

  • Hall of Famer, six-time NBA Champion and six-time MVP, and all-time NBA scoring leader, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a legend who still influences today’s game, from his patented Skyhook to his activism on social issues;
  • 14-time All-Star, NBA Champion and MVP, Dirk Nowitzki, embodies not only the global expansion of basketball but also the evolution of the game itself as the protoypical sharpshooting big man;
  • 11-time All-Star, league MVP and two-time NBA Champion, Kevin Durant, a legend in his own right and known for his one-of-a-kind presence in the league appears for the third time as an NBA® 2K cover athlete.

The NBA 75th Anniversary Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle feature cover artwork painted by Atlanta-based artist, Charly Palmer, whose work in fine art is defined by complex compositions and a unique technique and style. Palmer’s work is exhibited across the nation; he is most recently known for his “Civil Rights” series of paintings and compositions titled “America Must Change,” which made waves as TIME Magazine’s cover in July 2020.

“The NBA 2K cover has always been a vehicle for storytelling and a way to showcase the unique and diverse backgrounds of the athletes,” said Alfie Brody, Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy at NBA 2K. “The culture around the game of basketball is vibrant and transcends geographical boundaries. This year, we want to showcase that global diversity via Charly’s amazing, one-of-a-kind art.”

In North America, players can purchase a special version of the Standard Edition featuring six-time WNBA All Star and WNBA Champion, Candace Parker, on the cover and available exclusively through GameStop and EB Games. Parker’s appearance is a milestone for NBA 2K: the first female cover athlete in the history of the franchise. The Chicago Sky star’s cover feature is the latest step in NBA 2K’s ongoing initiatives to feature women prominently in the game. In Japan, players can also purchase a special version of the Standard Edition that features Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura, a rising star who was the first Japanese player to be drafted in the first round in 2019 and first Japanese player to reach the NBA Playoffs.

Check out the NBA 2K22 official site for a full breakdown of the pre-order details and more info on the cover athletes featured across the different editions of this year’s game.

2K will also be releasing additional announcements about NBA 2K22 in the coming weeks, including first looks at features, the soundtrack reveal, live service updates, and much more. With ever-expanding content and one of the most passionate hoops communities, basketball never stops in NBA 2K.

Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K22 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB. For more information on NBA 2K22, please visit https://nba.2k.com/.

Follow NBA 2K on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest NBA 2K22 news.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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** Based on 2K’s suggested retail price. Actual retail price may vary. See local store for info.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and T2 Mobile Games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes global interactive entertainment for console and handheld gaming systems, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union, Cloud Chamber and HB Studios. 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K; renowned BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com and on the Company’s official social media channels.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “should,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: the uncertainty of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response thereto; the effect that measures taken to mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic have on our operations, including our ability to timely deliver our titles and other products, and on the operations of our counterparties, including retailers and distributors; the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on both consumer demand and the discretionary spending patterns of our customers as the situation with the pandemic continues to evolve; our ability to successfully integrate Dynamixyz’s operations and employees; the risks of conducting business internationally; the impact of reductions in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and other central banks, including on our short-term investment portfolio; the impact of potential inflation; volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; our dependence on key management and product development personnel; our dependence on our NBA 2K and Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles; our ability to leverage opportunities on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S; the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games; the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games; and risks associated with international operations.

Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks summarized in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” the Company’s most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Cait Doherty

2K

(604) 992-4480

[email protected]

Alan Lewis (Corporate Press)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

(646) 536-2983

[email protected]

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2K today announced the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K22, the next installment of the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 20 years*. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle, while a trio of the NBA’s most impactful big men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in a premium, NBA 75th Anniversary Edition, showcasing how each of these athletes changed the game. All editions of NBA 2K22 are currently scheduled for worldwide release on September 10, 2021 and are available for pre-order today. Featuring best-in-class visual presentation and player AI, historic teams, and a wide variety of hoops experiences, NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in the player’s hands. (Photo: Business Wire)
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